Multiple Choice
The parents of a child with terminal cancer ask the nurse that the child not be told that he will not recover. The nurse anticipates that the child might ask the nurse if he is dying. What would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
A) Suggest a meeting with the healthcare team and the parents.
B) If the child asks about death, offer to bring in the child life therapist to help explain the situation.
C) Tell the child he is dying if the child asks and offer to stay with him.
D) Prepare to ignore the child's question if the child asks it and change the subject.
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